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Cartels & Organized Crime

Mexican cartels continue to influence public safety, politics, and international relations throughout Mexico and beyond. This section offers ongoing news and analysis of cartel activity, including drug trafficking operations, territorial disputes, government crackdowns, and the growing power of criminal organizations like the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Explore reports on cartel violence, arrests of high-profile figures, narco-corruption, cross-border security concerns, and the impact on Mexican communities. Whether you’re following the latest shootouts, drug seizures, or policy responses, our cartel tag provides reliable, up-to-date coverage for readers seeking clarity on one of Mexico’s most pressing security issues.
Cartel News

Cintalapa police arrested chiapas

59 municipal police officers arrested with cartel ties in Chiapas

Chiapas authorities arrested 59 Cintalapa police officers and four civilians and seized a jaguar in cartel-linked raids; weapons and vehicles were also seized.
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Mexico expels 26 cartel figures

Mexico expels 26 cartel figures in deal with US

Mexico put 26 high-ranking cartel figures on planes to the United States in a high-stakes handover tied to trade tensions and joint security goals. Among...
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Guanajuato Murder Rate

Guanajuato Murder Rate Plummets 45 percent—Lowest in Eight Years

Guanajuato reports a 45 percent drop in intentional homicides—its lowest level in eight years—thanks to targeted cartel arrests.
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Federal forces nab “El Chendo,” linked to cartel armed wing

Federal forces nab “El Chendo,” linked to cartel armed wing

Federal forces in Sinaloa captured Jesús Miguel 'El Chendo' Avendaño, a top operative of the Avendaño Special Forces.
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extradition El 500

Mexico greenlights extradition of Sinaloa Cartel’s El 500

Mexico’s approval of Sinaloa cartel operator El 500’s extradition clears the way for his transfer to the U.S. to face drug trafficking and conspiracy charges.
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security crisis veracruz

Senator warns of security crisis in northern Veracruz amid cartel violence

Senator Pérez Astorga urged action on rising violence in northern Veracruz, citing fuel theft, kidnappings, and cartel clashes.
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U.S. sanctions narco-rapper El Makabelico for laundering cartel money

U.S. sanctions rapper El Makabelico for laundering cartel money through music and concerts

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Mexican rapper El Makabelico for allegedly helping launder money for the Northeast Cartel (CDN), marking a rare move against...
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El Mencho

CJNG leader El Mencho evaded capture due to a leak from inside Mexico’s National Guard

A new investigative report claims that Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), narrowly escaped capture after receiving a...
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CJNG mercury trafficking

Jalisco Cartel exposed for $8 billion USD illegal mercury trafficking ring to Amazon mining

CJNG is behind a secret mercury trade from Mexico to South America, fueling illegal Amazon gold mining and environmental damage.
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FGR official’s murder linked to massive fuel theft seizure in Tamaulipas

Authorities believe the murder of an FGR delegate in Tamaulipas was retaliation for a fuel theft bust that seized 1.8 million liters.
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Mexican drug lords

U.S. Rules Out Death Penalty for Mexican Drug Lords in Major Shift

The U.S. Justice Department will not pursue the death penalty against top Mexican drug lords including El Mayo and Caro Quintero.
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1,500 Mexican Army troops arrive in Sinaloa amid violence surge

1,500 Mexican Army troops arrive in Sinaloa amid violence surge

The surge in violence in Sinaloa intensified as 1,500 federal troops arrived on August 2, part of a buildup that began in July to curb...
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